The tranquil hills of the Pocono Mountains are a popular destination for visitors around the northeast, including New York City and Philadelphia. The region offers a host of state parks, game lands, natural areas, and a national park. What has become a tradition for over two decades, some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring Italian cars ever created, descend upon this area to celebrate the Le Belle Macchine d'Italia, meaning 'The Beautiful Machines of Italy.' Throughout this peaceful mountainous region, the familiar high-pitched 'whine' of these finely tuned Italian cars can be heard from great distances as owners often explore their cars abilities through the many winding hills. Their first destination of the weekend was the grand historic Skytop Lodge where the Le Belle Concours and several other events were held. The climax of this Italian car celebration was the high-speed driving event at the Pocono Raceway, located just a short distance away.

 

 

The concours included several club reunions, and Regional and National Meets. The list includes Ferrari, Maserati, Iso Bizzarrini, Pantera, and Allante. As an added bonus, the event organizers often arrange for a special reunion or gathering of unique vehicles to heighten the allure. Last year, a pair of ItalDesign Aztecs were in attendance. Two years ago, the only three Maserati 8CTF vehicles ever created were on display, marking a historic reunion that had not occurred in decades. This year, the event celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Maserati Birdcage concept. An example of each Tipo was on display, allowing visitors to admire the beauty, craftsmanship and evolution of the Series.